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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAM TEAM
ANDY REAY, THE FORMER HARLEQUINS, MOSELEY, BRISTOL, LONDON SCOTTISH, EALING & ROSSLYN PARK CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoBristol Bears want to claw Atkinson away from Gloucester
Could Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson be on his way to Ashton Gate this summer?
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBoulton: Tier Two is ‘sleeping giant’
By BOBBY BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIP stalwart Phil Boulton believes the second tier of English rugby is a ‘sleeping giant’ that requires more...
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/ 6 years agoSharks finding fun factor in pain game
By GARY FITZGERALD ALEX Sanderson claims his “sadomasochistic” Sale Sharks are geared up physically and mentally to succeed on both domestic...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoBen Volavola likely to snub Newcastle Falcons
The Fiji international fly-half is currently playing in France with Perpignan
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoFaletau is back to his brilliant best – with years in front of him | Shane Williams
Taulupe Faletau is stuck, for now, on 99 Test caps – let's hope he doesn't follow Mike Phillips in not reaching...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHarlequins icon Mike Brown leaves to join the Falcons
Quins' record holder for appearances will reunite with Dean Richards at Premiership rivals Newcastle
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoSimon Zebo set to link with Kidney and Kiss at London Irish
Zebo is set to leave Racing 92 at the end of the season and has been strongly linked with a return...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSuper Rugby AU: Tongan Thor puts hammer on Rebels
TANIELA Tupou’s two tries inspired the Reds to victory over the Rebels to set up a mouth-watering showdown with the Brumbies...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoTough to find dead certs but Taulupe one of them | Jeremy Guscott
The Wales No.8 is the first name on the Lions teamsheet at this point in time, writes Jeremy Guscott
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoLeinster v Toulon Champions Cup clash called off
A positive Covid-19 case within the Toulon camp has seen Friday evening's match at the RDS called off
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTonga reappoint Toutai Kefu has head coach
Tonga will face Samoa this July in their road towards qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
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/ 6 years agoRonan O’Gara rubbishes notion of rescuing Munster as a coach
The La Rochelle head coach states in his column for the Irish Examiner that he won't come to the rescue of...
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/ 6 years agoEngland will adopt ‘Jerusalem’ as new national anthem, RFU announces
The RFU will ditch ‘God Save the Queen’ as England‘s anthem prior to international matches, opting instead for Jerusalem. Voted the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoBritish & Irish Lions offer next steps to fans hoping to travel to South Africa
The Lions outline four options for fans who have secured packages with them for this summer's tour of South Africa, including...
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/ 6 years agoAbby Dow to miss Red Roses Six Nations opener against Scotland
Lydia Thompson is preferred to Ellie Kildunne, as Dow misses out due to 'personal reasons'
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/ 6 years agoAndy Uren making waves in Harry’s absence at Bristol Bears
Uren has eased the void of England scrum-half Harry Randall to keep Bristol Bears firmly in charge at the top of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPaul Hill signs new contract at Northampton Saints
The Northampton Saints prop has signed a new deal after starring against Worcester Warriors in the Premiership last weekend
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCarlin Isles ‘hurt and saddened’ over injury to USA teammate Perry Baker
Perry Baker suffered a leg injury at the Madrid Sevens which has put his Olympic dream in doubt based on initial...
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/ 6 years agoRhys Patchell sidelined for eight weeks with hamstring injury
Wales fly-half Patchell to miss most of the Rainbow Cup
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/ 6 years agoHighlanders drop All Black and five others following team protocols breach
Reports in New Zealand claim players attended a gathering which has seen six players stood down for their clash against Crusaders
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/ 6 years agoPaolo Odogwu was given an explanation why England didn’t play him
Wasps winger Odogwu saw no game-time with England and was not released back to Wasps during the Six Nations
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWarren Gatland Signs With Firma Stella
New Zealand coach Warren Gatland has signed a memorabilia partnership with Worcester based sports autograph company Firma Stella. One of the...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoBath lose banned captain Charlie Ewels for Challenge Cup clash
A one-week ban for his red card against London Irish rules the England lock out of Bath's trip to Zebre in...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPivac: We will keep fine tuning
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says he will get over the agonising loss to France in good time
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/ 6 years ago‘Massive leader’ John Afoa signs new one-year contract at Bristol Bears
Afoa, 37, extends his time at Ashton Gate with Pat Lam full of praise for the veteran tighthead
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoFinn Russell receives three-week ban for red card against France
Scotland fly-half Russell was shown a red card by Wayne Barnes for catching France No.15 Brice Dulin high with an elbow
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoExclusive: Newcastle Falcons extend Mateo Carreras contract
Newcastle Falcons have finalised terms with Mateo Carreras to extend his stay beyond the current Premiership season, TRP can reveal. The...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoJarrod Evans eager for action after ‘frustrating’ Six Nations
The Cardiff Blues fly-half saw Callum Sheedy overtake him in the Wales pecking order for the Six Nations, to the Welshman's...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Jordie Barrett full house sparks Hurricanes
A Jordie Barrett hat-trick pushed the Hurricanes past the Highlanders in round five of Super Rugby Aotearoa
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBoyd: I feel sorry for them
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd had some sympathy for Worcester. He said: “I’ve been on the receiving end a few...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGlasgow 46-25 Benetton: Warriors hit six to secure top four
GEORGE Horne scored a try on his return to action after injury as Glasgow all but secured fourth place in Conference...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDad’s Army given the hurry up in America
RUGBY MATTERS IS it me or is there a delicious irony over in the USA where the always innovative MLR has...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoJoe Simmonds says Exeter Chiefs won’t freeze on the big stage
Exeter Chiefs fly-half Joe Simmonds says the reigning champions will draw on their experiences against Toulouse and Racing 92 ahead of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoI jumped in lineouts and out of planes!
MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER ARMY PLAYER AND COACH AND HARLEQUINS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH, LAUNCESTON AND CORNISH PIRATES BACK-ROW FORWARD LEE SOPER ITHINK I landed...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGloucester 34-18 Exeter: Understrength Chiefs hammered by Baxter
Gloucester ease past a youthful Exeter Chiefs side, who had Josh Hodge show off his talenta
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCarnage for England the last time they achieved the Triple Frown | Peter Jackson
THOSE England players bruised by their beatings at the hands and feet of the Celts, the first such triple whammy since...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoKyle Evans is on rampage at Doncaster Knights after Rhinos blow
Jon Newcombe meets the Doncaster Knights who has hit the ground running in the Championship this season
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoOspreys chasing Crusaders star Havili
Havili is not the only Crusaders player the Ospreys are exploring bringing to Wales
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAM TEAM
WILL CARRICK SMITH, BEDFORD AND FORMER NEWTON ABBOTT, EXETER, RANDWICK, CORNISH PIRATES AND LONDON SCOTTISH LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSkivington: ‘Bonus point showed real guts’
GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington was delighted with the bonus point victory but believed his side’s improved performance was more important....
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/ 6 years agoLes is still waiting for his ticket offer from WRU | Peter Jackson
A FORTNIGHT ago this column highlighted the plight of Wales supporters whose 50-year debentures expired at the start of this month...
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/ 6 years agoBurns excited to reconnect with Tigers fans
FREDDIE Burns cannot wait to play in front of the Tigers faithful after agreeing a return to Welford Road for next...
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/ 6 years agoPreview: Tigers will fight to the death for Borthwick
Leicester full-back Freddie Steward looks ahead to Sunday afternoon's visit of Newcastle Falcons to Welford Road
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoUninsured Unions to lose big money if tour folds
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON THE home unions will be uninsured for any financial losses if the British and Irish Lions tour...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFreddie Burns knows what it means to be a Tiger says Neil Back
Neil Back has his say on what the signing of Freddie Burns can do for Steve Borthwick's plans at Leicester Tigers
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWill Welch at full gallop again for trip down memory lane
Will Welch was back in a Falcons shirt last week and is looking to take another stride forward in his comeback...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoPreview: Ben Ward wants big response after first-half failings at Coventry
EALING Trailfinders are looking to end the first block of league matches on a high and continue their fine start to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoEye contact costs Carreras nine weeks
RUGBY SHORTS NEWCASTLE winger Mateo Carreras, 21, has been banned for nine matches after admitting intentional contact with the eye of Wasps’...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFrance 23-27 Scotland: Scots joy as Six Nations classic goes right to wire
Brendan Gallagher reports on the showstopper in Paris
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